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Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
Deafhs,

On january ~, 1887. at the residence Of her
father. near Wolfsvillc. this county, of
brain fever. Emma Victoria, da lighter of
Mr.. Lawrence Harshman, aged 16 years,
2months and days.
On January Is, 1887, at Foxville, this coun-
ty, Of consumption. II s,er A., wife of Mr.
Cornelius A. Brown, aged 36 years, ?
months and days.
On January 25, 1887, at the residence OF MIR.
John Suss, near Emmitsburg, in this coun
ty, Abraham Forney, aged 81 years and
month
On Ja"uary 30. 1879. in Washington, d. C.
Mrs. Florence Norris, daughter of Annie
NJ and the late Joshua Dayhoff.
On January "a, 1887. at Montevuc, Mary
Fcczcr, aged about % years. Her remains
were inferred at AppsIs Church ON the
28ih.
On January "a. 1887, at Montcvue, Peter
Strausbaugh aged SO wears. His remains
were inferred at Mt. 81. Mary's ON tho
Goth.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
III arriaats,

O, January 81. 1897, at the Rrfn rmed par
s,nage, Frederick. by Rev. DR.. Eschhnch
George w. r. Pearl to Miss Florence
Mcbride, both of this county.
On January 81, 1887, al the Reformed par
q mage, Frederick by Rev. DR.. Eschbach
I.loyd II Barber to Mas Hattie f Smith,
both of this county.
On January 10, 1887, at the Lutheran par
sonage in Woodsboro. by Rev =: A.
Dichl, Jonas Grim to Miss Harriet Fogle
both Of Rocky Ridge, this county.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
Sale Register.

The following notices appear free OF
charge to all having their bills printed at
this office.
Friday, March II, Mr.. Jscob l.. TroSell
personal property on B. Bennetta farm near
GraCelam.
Wednesday, March le, Mr.. Samuel Tro1-
ell, persoual property on the David Troxell
farm near Gracelam.
Thursday. March 3, Mr.. j. II. W. Eyler'
near Hsugh's Church, farming implements
stock and cattle:
Friday, March l. Mr. William Stansbury,
pcrs nal property near Appcl's Church.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
Business Locals.

To NY KIND FRIEND, AND PATRONS: -
You have, hope, all read my advcr'
,iscmcnts in this sheet before this and hnyc
been benefited by 80 doing.
I phall continue during the year to inform
YOU from time to time of the immense stock
of merchandise that will be put upon my
shclyrs. It will he 80 easy for you TO see
them, for they arc on 20 much counter and
so many shelves, that i, will afford you
pleasure to walk in Oh The Corner and sc
cure such bargains AZ have never before
been offered YOU.
sincerely thank the people of Mechanics
town and vicinity for the success have met
with during the past year. in the future.
simply ask you to favor me with share of
your patronage, as you have done heretofore
and will cndeavor to please you with my
Mammoth Selections, my Prices and lastly
the kind reception you receive ut my place
Of business. Yours &c.
NJ. G. CRAMER.
~ Examine Cramcr's line Of cent
Calico.
Lsdics handkerchief for 2 and 3 cents
apiece at Cramer's'
Beachd brown muslin y the yard and
piece at price to- surprise, at Cramer's'
tB Fresh Supply Of Coal just received
at the yard. N &. GROFF.
Oats and Corn for sale in large or small
quantities at GROFF'S.
Timothy Seed tor sale a,
fcb3o, n. c. GROFFS
~ PoRK WANTED.-Six or seven
Hundred pounds Of pork in two or three
hogs. Will pay Cash for it.
Jan.20lt JOHN ROOT
tg SPRING G-The Largest Stock and
the pre,ties, lot ofstylcs Of the very latest of
Hamburg Edging and spr;ng style dress but
tons ever was in the town just received at
NC. CRAMER.
tF Losr.-On Main street, Mechanics.
"
town, ubou ten days ago, package CON
tanning one pa,r Of large and one pair of
small gloves. Return to
Jan 2O2t. THE CLARION OFFICE.
tY- For Big, Rich Stew Of fine large
Oysters Goto Giloerts.
~ Gilbert gets up great Oyster Stew;
|, is perfection.
COAL plenty for all. Red and White
Ash, all sizes ut Stocksdsle Il Bussards.
HEATING SrovEs "A full line Of the Ncst
improved styles at Oscr's. Selling at cash
prices.
Secondhand Stoves for Sale at Oslcrs.
Three Templates, one Morning Glory and
| two small Cook Stoves.
! Nov. 25.
| Fon ROLLER FLOUR. 90 to w. 4. Lynn T.
w. A. LYNN has the Exclusive sale o
W. II. Biggs & Bros "Isabells' and VIC
tor" Roller Fancy Flour in Mechanicstown
| The latest improved Stoves at Oslers.
A full line of Heating Stoves at Oslcr's
The largest stock Of Stoves in town al
! Oslcr's.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
WITHERoW'S.

If any person is dis
posed to know what
all this array Of type
means, mean to tell
you right here--right
now. l propose to
tell you something
concerning our store
and the stock ofgoods
we have in it, and if
you will watch for our
advertisements, that
will appear from time
to time, and will read
them, we feel sure you
will not be any the
worse off by SO doing.
as we will give you
something different
each time.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

A WONDERFUL REvIvAL.-Onc OF the
crcat eat revivals ever known in Woodbcrry
Baltimore county, is now prevailing In the
Hanpden, NJ. p. Church, Rev. j. l.. Kill
gore, ID. ID pastor. formerly of this city. IT
has been in progress for nearly four weeks
and there have necn 1853 prntents 146 con
versions, and no access,ons to the church
On Sabha,hs revival services arc held up
and down stairs, and both affairs crowded
with pcnitents. The entire town is being
Impressed, and the interest is daily increas'
ing Ners.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Mr.. Edward Gcrnand has arrived and en-.
tered the business Of harm AZ and saddle
making in DR.. F. X Whites room opposite
the postoftlcc lie tells us that he is here
to do all the business that can be done; he
will be prompt and believes he will be able
to render the fullest satisfaction, both US TO
workmanship and prices.
His advertisement appears in another
column; having thus addressed himself to
The CLARION readers, it is becoming us to
speak word in his interest and that We
willingly do. We should be pleased to have
our people not only make 1t possible for
him to do business here, but by their cordial
support make that business as rcmunerativc
rs it ls in their power to do.
BROKER AND AGENT.-In another column
appears Mr. 8. N. Brelys advertisement
This gentleman will fill place long vacant
here and in which he should 6nd ample to
do An ! at profitable: rates.
One engaged regularly in the purchase OF
notes, judgments and accounts will find all
sorts and large numbers OF them and tlt
bill broker will have ample to do both in
purchasing and finding out why nc should
not purchase that which may be offered him
We have never had a loan agency for large
sums The fire insurance and real estate
business here should prove rcmunerative to
one rs energetic rs Mr.. Bircly We have
not had collection agency here for twelve
years and there will I've business to do IN that
line We expect to find Mr Il. a busy man
within a tWelvcmOntil.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Talk about vexation or getting into the
slough Of despond when your COW falls into
the well, or when you snag your best
brcechcs Why that's nothing ifyou want
to learn the full extent of riled cussedness to
which human flesh is heir, just 60 into q
printing Office about the time the printer
finds out that he has finishcd n rcam Of not.
heads with the "Mechauicstown' date line
In it, when the JOB is intended for man do
ing business in another town. Verify,
blood. bile and bisters on paper would cx-
press tut feebly the transports of impotcnt
rage that overcomcs the victim.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Non SUITED DR.. F. +. White, dentist,
who left here several weeks ago for Coal
port Pa writes to friends here that be will
not locate II that place. lie is at present in
Philipshurg, Pa, whether to remain there
or not We are not informed.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

The funeral of. Mrs. Mary Feezcr took
place on Wednesday, January 20, 1887 from
she res idence of Mr. Burtis Bennett. Inter
nent at AppLas Church grave yard. Rev.
A. B. Stoner preached the sermon from the
words of Hebrews II l3-"These all died in
ai,h." Rev w c. Wire was present and
assisted in the service.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

TO BI REMovED,-'rh postofflce will be
removed from the room now occupied to
Con John Il. Rouzer's large, new room on
Ghurch-sl., April lst
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
Get ready to meet your fire insurance

Get ready to meet your fire insurance
dues
A correspondent Of tho Baltimore Herald
writes up Fre'crick's oil excitement with q
caustic pen. He says it was Birely Bros
cellar drain that furnished tho coal oil.
MrJohn G. Hess Of Emmitsburg, is ono
Of the pushing, actye citizens Of that town.
He is tho pa,entce ofa buggy and wagon
tire that should and we believe will bring
him fortune. We should be we'll pleased
to sec it result thus.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

We are in receipt of Florida papers from
Mr.. Jos. II. Johnson, now sojourning at
Tsrpon Springs and Nebraska papers from
Mr.. Robert McGinnss of Fremont Ncb.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Read notice of Annual Meeting Of the
Mech anicstown Building Association in our
advertising columns, this issue.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

The excursions to Baltimore last Saturday
10 attend the Booth performances, was II
success. The railroad req'red forty passen'
gers, in consideration of running the train
aad there were sxty-one-3 from Union
Bridge, from Linwood, 16 from New
Windsor and IS from Westminster. Be.
sides. there were Is pe.sons from Wes,min.
stcr who bought regular tickets, and remain
ed all night All of the excursionisis 80 far
as we have heard, had good sea and enjoy
ed the trip. The railroad accolpmodalion'
were good, and the train started promptly
and made quick time --4drocate.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

| used Salvation Oil for rheumatism in the
feet, and after several applications was en-
trcly relieved of pain and could walk As
cver.-Ann r. Watkins, Baltimore, Nd.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

believe "Dr, Sellers Vermlfuge" is the
hes worm medicine for children in the
world, and parents ought not to use any
other. csc a vial
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Nothing like "Dr. Sellers Liver Pills" for
bealache, biinous dizziness, constipation,
fever and ague, and all malaria.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

There are exactly 100 pupils at the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum, Frederick just 30 each
boys and girls.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Give uOur horse Days Horse Powder for
4cycra, dsy., if he is suffering from loss of
vital energy
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

There is bright promise Of q summers
activity in building in our town. Several
houses are already in contemplation.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Mr.. Jacob Toms, aged 90 years died at the
residence of bis son Ezra Toms, near Hnr-
mony, this county on Tuesday Of Inst week.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

In fast eating Americans lead the world
This has made dyspepsia national disease
Remember DR. Bulls Baltimore Pills cure
| dyspensia
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

The Examiner wants branch oftbe Anti
Swearing Society in Frederick.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Yesterday was ground hog day and II,
certainly did not see his shadow ; 80 now
wen have grand weather for six weeks.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
New Advertisements

II you want 10 know Ross F. Withcrow.
Paper Meat SAcks-Delap lane 4 Co.
Coal and Fccd-N. G. Croft.
Broker--S NJ. Birely.
School Commissioners.
Automatic Sewing Machine.
Fair Promises-M. G. Cramer.
Harness and Saddlcs-Edwln II. GcrnAnd.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

CALL AT ONCE Any one having good
house for rent iu Mcchanicstown will learn
of. renter ifthey will coll at THE CLARION
office.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

To RESUME OPERATIoNs.-There' is re.
port, which seems to have reasonable foun-
dation, that the Liberty Coppernines will
soon resume operations again. This will bs
good news to quite number Of persons. and
we hope the report will prove to be correct.
-DdnnGy
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

IMMERsED-On Sunday afternoon last,
Mr.. -- Fogle was baptised in Owens
Greek near Franklin Mills, by Elder Goo
A. Hoover.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

See the "Pcerlcss" paper meat sack advcr.
tisemeut in another column.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
W | TIL E R 0 W

does not only confine
himself to selling as
low as any, but by a
comparison of our
prices with others,you
will find many of our
goods lower in price,
we buy our goods Oft
en-, thereby getting
the newest styles and
best prices. Wethere-
fore respectfully ask a
continuance of your
patronage, assuring
all that it will be ben
ofcial to you. We
shall not make q dis
play like this without
meaning to do what
we say. We have
bought and we have
sold bargains, and up
on this the opening of
the Spring Season we
have already begun
ordering in our stock
and have more bar
gains to offer.
e. n. WXTKER0W'
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup 1T tScontains no
dangerous drug it Is perfectly safe medi-
cine 25 cts.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

THH SANE OLD SroRY.-Wc arc in re.
ceipt of m interesting and, rs we believe,
entirely bona fds bit Of news from Emmss,
burg, but unless the winter will forward US
another copy of the item bearing signature
i, will not be published In the observance
of this rule we are inexorable. The terms of
endcarmcnt in which the item is dedicated
have not sufficed break the rule.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

A SuGG EsTIoN TO FARNERs.-An ex-
change suggests that the public would he
greatly accommodated if every farmer would
erect in = conspicuous place on the farm
hi. name, in order that travellers might he
guided thereby This would save every
husbn the thankless and arduous
tasks of answering hundreds of question:,
and would dircc, persons to them who have
BUSINESS to transact.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

REMovED.-On last Monday Collector
Groomc, of the port Of Baltimore, notified
Mr.. DAVID II. Mobcrly, Of this city, that his
services as day inspector will not be rcquir'
ed after next Monday. the 31st instant. Mr.
Mobcrly has held his position for several
years, at = salary Of $3.50 per day His
successor has hot yet been confirmed by the
Secretary of the Treasury -Un,on.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
" IT \ E R 0 W

ut the same old stand
lust a few doors west
from he Corner,
where for the past Six
years we have been
serving the people of
this community; we
still continue to in
crease the business
from year to year by
the hearty co-opera-
ton of so many friend
~ customers, anu DIS
we continue to grow,
we continue to give
better bargains, show
a greater stock to Sc
lect from, and give ev-
idence that from us,
all that you buy, you
are getting all that the
amount expended d
would possibly bring
you, anywhere.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
Local Items.
I, provokcs imitation, Drexcls Bell Cologne

The Band contemplatcs holding dramat
ic and minstrel entertailment about Feb
slJn2
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Upon retiring from office, Mr.. George P.
asemsburg, the deputy internal revenue col
ector Of this district on Monday last. WAS
presented by the cigar manufacturers Of
this city, with handsome gold headed cane
and new nat. in recognition Of the manner
n which he performed his duties whilst in
office. -Erd miner.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03
A cold wave missing.

Mr.. ed. L. Root paid us visit on Tucs
day last.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

LETTERS remaining in the r. U. Mt Me-.
chanicstnwn. Frederick CO., Md Feb. ! l'e7.
Braxton, william Gilland. Annie Miss.
f. l.. Boblitz, p. NJ.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

1t is expected that the new s. silver GER
titicates will be ready for issue this week.
The first lmpressi ms have already been re-
ceved at the Treasury Department. The
new notes contain a vignette Of General
Grant on the face and the fac sim'les Of five
silver dollars in II group on the back.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Prompt attention given to all calls.
Public office In the Drug Store.
Private consultation room in the rear Of
the Drug Store.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

PAYMENT OF WAGES ON THE CANAL
During the present week the employees OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal have been
paid If for the month Of November last -
About $4,000 were dis,ribAled. The De.
cembcr pay roll, which is still due, will bc
paid off, it is thought, in few weeks. thus
closing up the entire iRdebteduess 0f the Ca
nal for 1886, except interest on coupons past
due. 1t is believed that in tho event Of the
soft coal pool making satisfactory arrange
ments rates on the canal can be so increased
as to enable the company TO pay all its la.
biltics, including interest on repair bonds OF
1887 IL Citizen.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

CONFIRMED. The Unite 81 Satcs Senate
last Thursday confirmed the nomination of
Mr.. Il. Brown Henderson as postmaster of
Frederick, to succeed Mr.. Henry Williams,
resigned. Mr. Henderson on Tuesday for
warded his bond to the Postoffice Depart.
ment, and doubtless will receive his commits
sion Immediately upon the approval of the
bond The bond is $4,000. and bears the
Dames of five citizens Of Frederick. Mr..
Henderson will not take absolute control of
the Office before the first of February. He
is now busy looking into and becoming ac-
quainted with the workings of the office
Who will constitute the new postmaster g
clerical force is not known. Rumor has 1t
that the present force will, not be retained,
and the applicants for position under Mr..
Henderson nre quite numerous. However,
it il not believed that Mr.. Henderson. ju-
dicious business men tbat.he is, will think It
expedient to make any radical charges i'm
mediately upon his induction into Office, and
for time at least, it Is thought he will re.
, tain the old clerks. all of whom have proven
thc1np'vcs efficient Gnd ohliglrr - Tri,n
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Every country newspaper IS careful to
publish as soon as noticed. all accounts of
swindlng operations and they thus become
the peoples best defense against swindlers.
If more of our country friends would invest
one dollar year in some one Of the county
newspapers, there would be u.any swindlcrs
defeated, many dollars saved
The next legal holiday will be Washing.
tons Birthday, Tuesday, February 22d;
Good Friday, on the 9Th of April; Decora'
ton or Memorial Day, Monday, May S0th;
Independence Day, Monday, July 4th;
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November
24th; Christmas Day. Monday, Dec. 2jth.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

CHICAGO HoRsEMES DECEMBER I'd, 1896.
When | visited Carl Burr's place to
sample" Aladdin. by Jav Gould. with
view to driving him through the Eastern
Circuit, I saw his brother CANTON trot the
last half of soggy track and face strong
breeze til, drawing driver weighing 2m'
lbs. There is no doubt in my mind that
he can enter the $50 circle. lie is majs-
tic looking bay stallion. upwards Of IS hands
high. His gait, form. carriage and dispos'-
tion, coupled with his hreeIing. cmimentlv
qualify him for n sire of tr"'ters md car
rage il ,rs,s-E. {. WALEEH (Feritxa)
| iano.6ln
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup has been before
the public for years. and is pronounced by
thousands superior to all other articles for
the cure nf coughs, colds, influenza and all
numonary CompajntS
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

MISSIONARY CONVENTION There will be
a convention o! the Reformed ministers
neivhboring to the Mcchanicstown charge
at Trinity Reformed church on Friday Feb.
II. 1887, under the auspices and ny the ar
rangrmen, of Rev. A G.. Whitmtr of l. n
caster, Pa, Surt Of the Tri Synodic Board
of Home Mi>sions of the Reform d Church
in the T. s to discuss the object, motivcand
method of missionary work There will he
three scss ions of the convention, morning,
afternoon and evening. The public is cor
daily invited. A. Il. Stoncr.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

SALVATION ARMY MATTERs.-Durlng
the progress of the meeting vt the Salvation
Army Barracks last night some miscrcant
or miscrcants stoned the buiiding with
stones and bricks, several Of which fell
through the sky light into the room, esAs sing
a temporary panic among the women and
materially disturbing the meeting. 1t was
utterly impossible to detect the perpetrator
of the outrage but an effort to ,Aat end IL
being made-Neus
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

REvlvAL.--A A pro'ruc,cd meeting is being
held at the NJ. L. church. this place This
is the second week that il has been in pro.
gress and much interest has been manifested
throughout, y number of persons having
been converted
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Az UNLUcxY TUESDAY Tuesday last
WAS an unlucky d@y in the neighborhood OF
of Druccvillt and Kcy,villc Mr.. J. K, Boil
lingcr sawed OF one Of his fingers, Mr.,
John lljcntrtz. while cutting kindling wood
severed his index fnsrr from his left hand.
Mr. Fox, while chopping wood on the prem
ses OF Jacob Burlington, cut hms II badly
between the Thumb and finger. Mr.; David
Sharrer, who had cancer burnt from his
forehead "u the same f.,eful day WAS taken
with lock jaw -CdrroN Fe'rs.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

KNOXVILLE. Md, jan. 3l.---A large
ahreshing engine in use on the farm of VIM.
Long, about two nliics and q half southeast
of this place, exploded this morning with
terrible effect, the engine itself being blown
into atoms, the barn ignilcd and burned to
the ground, the engineer, John Izer, aged
about 25 years, killed and man named
Dudley seriously scalded. The men were
At work at the time threshing wheat. The
noise Of the explosion WAS heard for great
distance and attracted the attention ofevery-
bouy in the ncjghborhood. The straw in
barn was iented from the engine fire and
the flames soon swept through the entire
building entailng n loss of about $4,000
The barn contained about 800 bushels of
wheat, a quantity of oats, harness, feed wag-
ons &C, Mr.. Izcr. the engineer, who was
killed resided in Unionville with wife and
was Il highly respected citizen. The accI-
dent has aroused intense excitement in this
peighborhood - h'ers
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

A RuMoR DENIED We are authorized 10
DENY the report that 1T ia now definitely
ascertained that Col. L. V Baughman is
shortly to qni, Frederick. and make Balti-
more his home" ~" Asrs
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

SD, Moser. a gentleman who recently
came here from West Virginia, became so
well pleased with the appearance of Clark
county before he had been here week, that
he invested quite largely In property aud
will return at once to Virginia, settle up his
business and return at once to reside perma-
nently in this county.-Ashl,nl (K,n)
! vrn1l
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

tE PoRK WANTED-Six or seven
Hundred pounds Of pork in two or three
hogs. Will pay Cash for it.
Jan20lt JOHN KOOI.
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

Read Ross F. Wilhcrows mammoth ad.
vcrtlsemcnt this week, IT speak- for itself.
Mr. W's storcroom is one Of the tasty and
handsome kind. one to whom we willingly
have strangers 60 and judge our town by it..
We rely upon our readers T." make this lib
eral advertising good investment for
R,cl
Catoctin clarion., 1887-02-03

kg SPRING THE Largest Stock and
the prc,tiesl lot of styles of the very latest OF
Hamburg Edging and sprng style dress but
tons ever Was in the town just received ut
NC. CRAMER.